Breaking It Up

          Hey all here's a look at one of my recent ensembles. For starters I decided to curl my hair and I think it turned out pretty gorgeous if you ask me. ;-] Prior to heat styling, I used John Frieda's Dream Curls spray and an olive oil moisturizing shine serum. (Product pictures soon to come.) I then parted my hair in the middle of my head (half up/half down style), clipped the top half to keep it apart, and separated the bottom into 1 to 1 1/2 inch sections- wrapping them vertically and horizontally around the barrel of my 3/4" Conair curling iron.

          I repeated the same steps on the top half of my hair, but did more horizontal curling- especially at the crown. I also alternated the direction of my curls to add some depth and variety to my style. After the curling was all done, I rubbed a few more drops of the moisturizing oil in my palms and put my head upside down to zhuzh my hair; This simple step adds a little umph and breaks up the curls a bit so they aren't so "done".

          Now for the clothes. In my office, we can wear jeans (as long as they are in good taste, whatever that means haha) so I take advantage of that option most days. This particular look included black washed skinny jeans from Forever21 last year, a beautiful floral peplum top from H&M for $12.95, and a black cropped gauze cardigan from JC Penney for $14. I kept it really simple with my jewelry, wearing some new earrings with a grid of stones and a square shape from Forever21 for $3.80 and a statement ring with a round rhinestone inlay and a black & white crackled stone. Black flats were the finishing touch to this outfit. I loved it, how about you?       -  J